OKF Builder Reference / Open Knowledge Format v0.2, explained for builders OKF v0.2
OKF OpenKnowledgeFormat

Interactive v0.2 tool

Build trust metadata without making trust up.

Create OKF v0.2 frontmatter for one concept. The preview derives its trust tier from the verification event, exactly as a consumer would.

Concept
Producer
Source
Verification and lifecycle

Derived trust tier

The tool does not verify anything. It formats the event you describe. Choose a verification option only after that check has happened.

Run the result through the v0.2 validator before adding it to a bundle.

Direct answer

Trust metadata records events. It does not create trust.

Use the builder after you know who produced a concept, which source supports it, and whether a human or process actually checked it. The preview formats those facts and derives a consumer-facing trust tier from the event you selected.

Producer

Record the real human, process, or tool and the time of the meaningful change.

Verification

Add a verifier only after the named review or deterministic check has happened.

Lifecycle

Use status and stale-after dates so consumers can avoid outdated concepts.

Field behavior follows the OKF v0.2 specification ↗. Guidance updated 2026-08-24.

Mathias Onea

Mathias Onea

Senior Engineer, Product Builder, and Founder

Systems, product software, and practical execution for teams that need clear decisions, durable implementation, and agent-ready knowledge structures.

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Knowledge systems, Laravel platforms, automation, and technical SEO infrastructure.
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